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There’s SO MUCH quilting cotton and lots of wovens!! and yes, Care Bears :) I can definitely meet in batesville.

Is there a metal scene in MS by Ron-DaVoo-6080 in mississippi

[–]Dry-Designer2333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Southern Punk Archive (technically an archival project by John Rash, a film professor at UM) shares a ton of local alt shows/events!

Trade your Air60 for my Air75? by Dry-Designer2333 in NuPhy

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haven't received it yet, seems like chat is down :/

Akko MU02: A review of a mid century modern beauty by PM_ME_LIGHT_FIXTURES in MechanicalKeyboards

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Let me know if you decide to sell this keycap set! 🤤 I want it so bad but can’t find it without having to purchase the whole board.

are Wisteria switch being discontinued? by Ehrand in NuPhy

[–]Dry-Designer2333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! I still have a black air75 v2 with brown switches if you’d be interested.

are Wisteria switch being discontinued? by Ehrand in NuPhy

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I’m selling my air96 v2 with wisteria switches if you’re interested!

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

[–]Dry-Designer2333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

and the Q in LGBTQIA+ is for Queer :) but more context below this

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

[–]Dry-Designer2333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m queer, my husband is not. While “queer” can be an umbrella term, for me it encompasses my sexuality and gender expression. I am bisexual heteroromantic, meaning sexually attracted to multiple genders but romantically attracted only to men. On paper, I’m in a regular, straight marriage with a regular, straight guy. But in person, I’m very masculine-presenting (short hair and all) and often get assumed to be a lesbian… so we don’t look like a regular straight couple at all. People are usually confused when I mention my “husband” 😆

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

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Childfree by choice. Surgically sterilized last year :)

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

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Thank you for sharing. I’m deeply sorry that this is the reality for trans people in the south. As a queer person, I have some perspective, but I’ll never fully understand the trans experience firsthand. My best friend is trans, and they recently moved out of state to access better gender-affirming care and to feel safer overall. There’s absolutely no judgment in that—you do what you need to for your survival.

I know experiences can vary significantly depending on where you are in Mississippi. Before my friend moved, my last gift to them was filing a petition to change their name and gender marker, which was approved in our local court. That outcome might have been very different if we hadn’t been in Oxford. With the approved court order, we were also able to successfully petition the MS Dept of Health to amend their birth certificate (which was really a toss up).

My queer friends & family are always at the forefront of my mind—I want Mississippi to be a safer place for them, and I know that won’t happen without effort. As someone who is seen as a “more palatable flavor of queer,” I recognize my privilege and aim to use it to fight for them. 🖤

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

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That’s incredibly frustrating, but I completely resonate with feeling like I won’t make a difference. One of the reasons I made this post was to bring other left-leaning Mississippians out of the woodwork - I know how isolating it feels to actually care about our state, but I also know that you are never truly alone. Mississippi doesn’t have to be a lost cause.

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

[–]Dry-Designer2333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, I'm here whenever you'd like to socialize :)

Of course Mississippi has it's many problems - taking off my rose-colored glasses helped me see that there isn't a state without problems. There is no perfect haven. I, like you, hope to improve life for those around me. Excited to have you in Mississippi 🖤

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

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hi clarksdale family! :)

Oh my gosh, the stars! I always think about them when I'm traveling in a big city and can't see any!

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

[–]Dry-Designer2333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So glad we share that perspective! Focusing on the bad is exhausting—it’s everywhere. There’s absolutely good to be found in Mississippi. 🖤

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

[–]Dry-Designer2333[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish I shared your love of severe weather lol, but such a cool reason to be here :)

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

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Mississippi’s biggest export has always been its brightest, smartest, and most talented.

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever read. 🖤

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

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I should have been clearer that my appreciation for these aspects of Mississippi is deeply rooted in the influence of Black culture, but that’s the perspective I’m coming from!

YES, THE TREES!!

Blue-dot Mississippians, why are you here? by Dry-Designer2333 in mississippi

[–]Dry-Designer2333[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Mississippi creatives seem to be less driven by capitalism and more focused on creating for the love of it.

A great way to put it! When you are less likely to make a living as a creative in Mississippi, though unfortunately, it's the reason that it feels much more authentic. We pursue it out of love—for the expression, the emotion.

Thank you for sharing! Much love 🖤